Delhi’s air quality has once again worsened, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) reaching the 'poor' category at 7 am on December 12. This follows a brief improvement to moderate levels, observed in the previous 24 hours. The city has been grappling with severe air pollution for the past month, and despite a few improvements, the situation remains concerning.

According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s AQI reading at 7 am stood at 259, categorised as ‘poor’. This deterioration was further confirmed with specific locations showing even higher readings. Punjabi Bagh recorded an AQI of 274, Rohini at 282, and RK Puram reached 289. Other areas like Major Dhyan Chand Station had an AQI of 245, Najafgarh saw a 224 reading, Nehru Nagar reported 310, and North Campus of Delhi University measured 206.